Copyright Policy

Last updated: July 25, 2025

Overview

Bytehaus respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy explains how we protect our own copyrighted content and handle copyright infringement claims on our website and services.

Our Copyright

Ownership: All content on our website, including but not limited to:

  • Product descriptions and technical specifications
  • Website design, layout, and graphics
  • Photography and product images
  • Written content, blog posts, and guides
  • Company logos, trademarks, and branding
  • Software and code used in our website

...is owned by Bytehaus Limited or our licensors and is protected by UK copyright law and international copyright treaties.

Permitted Use

Personal Use: You may:

  • Browse our website for personal shopping purposes
  • Print or download product information for your own reference
  • Share individual product links through social media
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution for reviews or discussions

Restrictions: You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute substantial portions of our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
  • Remove copyright notices or attributions
  • Use our product images for your own commercial listings without permission
  • Scrape or systematically download our content

User-Generated Content

Reviews and Comments: When you submit product reviews, comments, or other content to our website:

  • You retain copyright in your original content
  • You grant us a licence to use, display, and moderate your content
  • You confirm that your content doesn't infringe third-party copyrights
  • We may remove content that violates copyright or our terms

Prohibited Content: You may not submit:

  • Content that infringes others' copyright or intellectual property
  • Copyrighted images, text, or media without permission
  • Content that violates any applicable laws

Copyright Infringement Claims

UK/EU Procedure: If you believe content on our website infringes your copyright:

  1. Contact Us: Send a written notice to hello@bytehaus.co.uk including:

    • Your contact details and signature (electronic signatures accepted)
    • Identification of the copyrighted work being infringed
    • Location of the infringing content on our website (specific URL)
    • A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorised
    • A statement that the information is accurate and you're authorised to act
    • Evidence of your copyright ownership or authorisation

  2. Our Response: We will:

    • Review your claim promptly
    • Remove or disable access to allegedly infringing content if appropriate
    • Notify the relevant user if applicable
    • Respond to you regarding our decision

US DMCA Procedure: For customers in the United States, we also comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):

DMCA Takedown Notice: Send written notice to hello@bytehaus.co.uk with:

  • Physical or electronic signature of copyright owner or authorised agent
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Identification of the infringing material and its location
  • Your contact information (address, phone, email)
  • Good faith statement that use is unauthorised
  • Statement of accuracy and authority under penalty of perjury

Counter-Notice: If you believe content was removed in error:

  • Send counter-notice to hello@bytehaus.co.uk
  • Include your contact details and identification of removed content
  • Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was due to mistake or misidentification
  • Consent to jurisdiction of UK courts or your local federal district court

Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate accounts or restrict access for users who repeatedly infringe copyright.

International Compliance

Multiple Jurisdictions: As we serve customers worldwide, we comply with:

  • UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
  • EU Copyright Directive and national implementations
  • US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • Other applicable international copyright treaties and laws

Governing Law: This policy is governed by UK law, but we recognise and comply with copyright laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.

Fair Dealing and Fair Use

UK Fair Dealing: We respect fair dealing exceptions under UK law for:

  • Research and private study
  • Criticism, review, and news reporting
  • Educational purposes

US Fair Use: We recognise fair use principles under US law for criticism, comment, parody, news reporting, teaching, and research.

Commercial Use: Fair dealing/fair use typically doesn't cover commercial use of our content without permission.

Third-Party Content

Manufacturer Content: Product images and specifications may be provided by manufacturers under licence. Unauthorised use may violate both our rights and manufacturer copyrights.

External Links: We're not responsible for copyright issues on external websites we link to.

Copyright Licences

Product Information: Some product information is used under licence from manufacturers or distributors and may have additional restrictions.

Open Source: Any open-source content used on our website is clearly identified and used according to applicable licences.

Brand Protection

Trademark Use: Our name "Bytehaus" and associated logos are protected trademarks. Unauthorised use is prohibited.

Domain Protection: We actively protect our domain names and brand presence across various platforms.

Digital Content

Software and Downloads: Any software, drivers, or digital content we provide is subject to specific licence terms which will be clearly stated.

Metadata: Copyright notices and metadata in our digital files must not be removed or altered.

Educational and Editorial Use

Press and Media: Media outlets may use limited excerpts or single product images for editorial purposes with proper attribution.

Educational Use: Educational institutions may use limited content for non-commercial educational purposes with attribution.

Prior Permission Required: Commercial use, substantial reproduction, or systematic use requires written permission.

Reporting and Contact

Copyright Issues: hello@bytehaus.co.uk

General Enquiries: hello@bytehaus.co.uk

Company Address: Bytehaus Limited
71-75 Shelton Street
London, WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom

Policy Updates

We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

This policy complies with UK copyright law and international copyright treaties. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific copyright questions, consult with a qualified legal professional.